▫AutoStick General Information............190
Manual Transaxle Operation...............191
▫2.4 Liter Turbo—If Equipped.............193
▫Recommended Shift Speeds..............194
▫Downshifting........................194
Parking Brake.........................195
Brake System..........................197
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)—If Equipped . 198
Power Assisted Steering..................199
Traction Control—If Equipped............200
Tire Safety Information...................201
▫Tire Markings........................201
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........205▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........206
Ti re s—General Information................210
▫Tire Pressure.........................210
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................211
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................214
▫Compact Spare Tire—If Equipped.........214
▫Limited Use Spare—If Equipped.........215
▫Tire Spinning........................216
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................216
▫Replacement Tires.....................217
▫Alignment And Balance.................218
Tire Chains...........................219
Snow Tires...........................219
180 STARTING AND OPERATING
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
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